Cutting the new plastics???

[Iron Heel]

Considering the legoic nature of Wyrd's new plastics...what cutting implements would be best to have at hand?

Is this stuff too much for an exacto blade?
I could see legos being difficult for a cutters too...at least getting clean cuts without stressing the surrounding material.

[dgraz]

A little concerned about that myself........I assume it isn't too thick where it is connected to the sprue so side-cutters should be good for that....but if you want to make conversions, a mini-saw might be better.

[monkeysmiles]

The parts that attach the plastic arn't that strong you should be able to easily cut it. I could clip of a piece with my nails so a blade shouldn't have any trouble.

[Iamwyrd]

I might of exaggerated a little about the lego density of the plastic. If pushed hard enough you can break it with you hands. Personally I would never used an exacto blade to remove models from spruces. I use metal clippers made for cutting metal models. Its angled to cut close to the model and you don't have to worry about cutting your finger off. Lol

[pixelante]

Place the sprue on the cutting matt, board, whatever and push down with a scalpel, if you are confident enough you can cut close to the model or leave a bit to clean afterwards.